It did take a while to get decent money off of the bats. But it basically ensured that anyone could beat VH regardless of skill level. All you needed to do was take the time to constantly restock your items. After I beat the game on VH that way I didnt feel much satisfaction. So I ended up playing through it again without essence farming, which also cut 10 hours off of my clear time. Then after that I played it again for a speed run. Now Im ready for some new challenges.